The Ocean Institute in Dana Point has named Ladera Ranch resident Todd Orlich, general manager of Montage Laguna Beach, and Coto de Caza resident Pamela Petersen of Petersen & Associates Insurance Services, LLC to the committee for its Jazz Festival, slated Feb. 22-24, with proceeds supporting the Institute's ocean-oriented educational programs. The event features jazz, dinner, cocktails and live and silent auctions.

An open house is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Park Terrace senior living community to meet its new director Ryan Golze. Golze has been managing senior communities since 1996, according to a news release. Park Terrace is at 21952 Buena Suerte. RSVP to the open house by Jan. 28 at 949-888-2250.

Deputy sheriff trainees

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is recruiting deputy sheriff trainees. The recruitment is to establish a list of eligible applicants to fill future vacancies, according to the recruitment listing on the county's website. A written exam is set for Jan. 26. Information: 714-834-5811.

Prescribed burns begin

The Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest is starting prescribed burns that will take place throughout 2013, as conditions permit. The burns will cover some 300 to 400 acres in areas where communities come into contact with the forest. Drifting smoke may be visible during burns. Information: 951-736-1811.

Canyon connections

Residents of Silverado and Modjeska canyons can join a private network on the website Nextdoor to organize community events, plug items for sale, discuss crime reports, share ideas about how to improve the neighborhood and more. Those interested in joining need to enter their home or business address at the following link: Nextdoor.com/invite/48dd2f30ffb64a91f548

Park district meets

The Silverado-Modjeska Recreation and Park District will hold its monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Silverado Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. Information: smrpd.org

Bridal show

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club will host a bridal show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26. Wedding professionals from across Orange County will be present, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and champagne available. Admission is free but all guests must RSVP: 949-858-4100 ext. 212 or 218.

Water district meets

Santa Margarita Water District's board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the district's main office, 26111 Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita. The district supplies water for more than 155,000 customers in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch and Talega. Information and agenda: smwd.com

New reporter

The Orange County Register has a new reporter covering the canyon communities and Coto de Caza, along with development, transportation and water issues in South County. Brooke Edwards Staggs may be reached at the phone number or email address below. Follow her on Facebook at Facebook.com/brooke.edwards.staggs and on Twitter @OCRBrooke for area updates.

Calling all writers

We're looking for residents to write guest columns for us in our upcoming, revamped edition of the community newspaper. We want to know what you're passionate and knowledgeable about. Contact Community Editor Kelli Hart Kehler at khart@ocregister.com if you're interested in writing a 350-400 word column for us.

Women in nontraditional jobs

We're looking for women who work in nontraditional jobs. Do you power a jackhammer or climb an electrical pole or lay power lines underground or do you work in a high-tech job historically closed to women? We would like to feature you in an upcoming issue of the Saddleback Valley News in observance of Women's History Month in March. Please email City Editor Freda Freeman at ffreeman@ocregister.com.

Todd Orlich of Ladera Ranch has been named to Ocean Instituteâ€™s Jazz Festival committee.COURTESY PHOTO
Pamela Petersen of Coto de Caza has been named to Ocean Instituteâ€™s Jazz Festival committee.COURTESY PHOTO
Ryan Golze is the new director of Park Terrace senior living community in Rancho Santa Margarita. COURTESY PHOTO

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